Phil is known worldwide for his humorous look at life – especially the hard parts. He’s the best-selling author of 27 books on family, comedy, life and golf. These include Laughing Matters, I Used to Have Answers…Now I Have Kids, Under Par, Making Life Rich Without Any Money, and Family Squeeze. He hosts the daily radio program Laugh Again* which is broadcast across North America, the UK, and English-speaking Africa. Phil’s writings have been translated into languages like Polish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Dutch, Indonesian, and English (one of which he speaks fluently!)
His long list of accomplishments includes shutting off the TV to listen to his children’s questions (twice), taking out the garbage without being told (once), and convincing his high school sweetheart to marry him (once).
Callaway is a popular speaker for corporations, conferences, camps, cruises, and couples’ retreats. He is a frequent guest on national radio and TV, and partners with Compassion, an international child development agency. Phil’s writings have won more than a dozen international awards. His 5-part video series The Big Picture has been viewed in 80,000 churches worldwide.
Callaway started Servant magazine in 1989 with the goal of encouraging, edifying, and educating readers. As a columnist Phil has published hundreds of articles in such publications as Marriage Partnership, Leadership, New Man, Home Life, Decision, and Faith & Friends.
He is based in Canada where he lives with Ramona. Their three adult children are within driving distance, but still come home for meals when they can. He has 16 grandchildren. Apart from hanging out with his family, one of Phil’s greatest passions is telling stories that help people laugh and learn about the things that matter most.
Four-time Juno nominees Newworldson rocketed to international fame after the release of “Salvation Station” and an invitation to join the newsboys on their wildly popular GO Tour in 2007-08. Further recognition followed with the success of their first hit single “There Is A Way” – peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Music chart for Christian Songs, reaching the number 1 spot at Christian radio in Canada, the UK and Australia, and helping to garner three of 11 awards in total from the Gospel Music Association for the Niagara Falls-based group.
In 2012, Newworldson released their fourth album “Rebel Transmission”, which cracked iTunes top ten for Christian/Gospel/Inspirational albums in the US and Canada. “Rebel Transmission” received critical acclaim for “its willingness to take its music down musical avenues not commonly traveled by artists of faith” (crosswalk.com).
Their sound is innovative, dangerous and electrifying, so uniquely their own it defies classification. A six-piece band with the force of an orchestra. Front man Joel Parisien and drummer Mark Rogers are joined by Motown alumnus Leroy Emmanuel (Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson) veteran Canadian bassmasters John Irvine and Richard Moore, and the world-famous Chops Horns (Alicia Keys, the Police).
Michael David Booth’s introduction to music came through hearing his dad’s Southern Gospel group ‘war stories,’ as well as listening to Southern Gospel music. He became a born-again Christian at the age of seven. As a youngster, Michael became interested in playing drums, and would use his mother’s pots and pans as a drum set. He continued to play drums throughout junior high and high school, winning trophies and being awarded a jazz scholarship to college upon his graduation from high school.
Singing came late for Michael compared to his brother, Ronnie. Although he had plenty of confidence when he was playing drums on stage, singing on stage was a different story. Eventually, with lots of practice, his desire to minister through song overcame his fear and started him on the road to becoming the artful singer he is today.
The past several years have been special ones for Michael’s career. The Booth Brothers (with his brothers, Buddy and Jim) have been privileged to sing with many talented artists, both while being part of the Gaither Homecoming program and pursuing their own concert dates.
In addition to touring as the tenor singer and emcee for the Booth Brothers, Michael Booth has stepped into a solo career, having released several solo projects over the years. His latest release, Dear Yesterday, features radio singles such as ‘This Side of Heaven,’ ‘He Never Gives Up on Me,’ and ‘Glorious Unfolding.’
